Installing a Driver for Your Scanner
Before you can use a scanner, you must install the driver associated with it. Drivers enable scanners to communicate with your computer. Without the proper drivers, your scanner won’t be able to communicate with your computer, and you won’t be able to scan any documents or images.
If you have recently purchased a new scanner, it likely came with an installation CD that contains your scanner’s driver. If this is the case, you will need to run the setup program on the CD to install the driver onto your computer.
In some instances, you may not have an installation CD. If this is the case, you will need to download the driver from the manufacturer’s website. Before you start the download process, you will need to make sure that you know the make and model of your scanner.
Once you know the make and model of your scanner, go to the manufacturer’s website and search for the driver for your specific scanner. Click on the link for the driver, and then save it to a location on your computer.
Once the driver has been saved to your computer’s hard drive, you will need to double-click on the file in order to launch the installation wizard. Follow the prompts that appear in order to complete the installation process.
Once the driver is installed, it’s important to restart your computer. This will ensure that all of the changes are properly applied and that your scanner will be able to communicate with your computer.
After your computer restarts, you will need to plug in your scanner and turn it on. Windows should automatically detect the scanner and install it, but if it doesn’t, you may need to manually install it. To do this, go to “Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Add Hardware” and follow the instructions to add your scanner.
Once the hardware has been added, you should be able to access your scanner from the “Scanners and Cameras” folder located in the “Control Panel.” If you are still having difficulty accessing your scanner, you may need to reinstall the driver.
Once your scanner is properly installed, you should be able to open the software that came with it and start creating digital copies of your documents and images. Good luck!